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us-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Romanch’s Law: NYC Moves Toward Phased Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages

New York City’s long-running fight over horse-drawn carriages takes a sharp turn after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan was fatally tossed from a Central Park ride. The bill, originally Ryder’s Law, will be renamed Romanch’s Law and called for a gradual phaseout of carriages, with a plan to help workers transition to safer jobs. A July hearing is planned, the carriage driver has been suspended, and the horse involved was retired, marking a potential turning point in the decades-long debate following other incidents in the park.

via New York Post|

#central-park #horse-carriages #nyc-legislation

local2 months ago•5 min saved

NYC Graduation Trip Tragedy: Teen Dies After Central Park Carriage Incident

An 18-year-old, Romanch Mahajan, died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park during a family vacation celebrating his high school graduation and university acceptance in India; the driver briefly left to take photos, the horse bolted, and Romanch was killed while others were injured. The tragedy prompted the suspension of Central Park carriage rides and renewed calls for safety reforms and a ban on horse-drawn carriages, with Ryder's Law proposed to ease the transition and protect workers.

via NBC News|

#central-park #horse-drawn-carriages #local

us-news2 months ago•77 min saved

New York moves to end Central Park horse carriages after Indian teen's death

City leaders are pushing Ryder's Law to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages and retrain drivers, citing safety and animal-welfare concerns after the death of an Indian teen; the Conservancy and the Transport Workers Union back the measure, a hearing is planned, and officials emphasize a just transition for workers as the industry winds down in the park.

via AP News|

#animal-welfare #central-park #horse-carriages

local2 months ago•6 min saved

Central Park carriage horse breaks loose, tourist killed

An 18-year-old tourist in New York City died after a Central Park horse-drawn carriage spooked and bolted, throwing him from the carriage. The horse, named Sampson, had only been in the park six weeks; witnesses said the driver was away taking photos. The tragedy has intensified safety concerns and renewed calls for reforms, including Ryder's Law to ban horse carriages in the park.

via ABC7 New York|

#carriage-horse #central-park #local